The hardline Iranian newspaper Kayhan, affiliated with the Supreme Leader's office, reported Wednesday that the Trump administration halted the expansion of its military campaign against Iran partly due to depletion of US Central Command interceptor and missile stocks. The paper called on the regime not to fall for a 'negotiation deception' and to continue military pressure, arguing the US is in a position of weakness.
The hardline Iranian daily Kayhan, affiliated with the office of the Supreme Leader, on Wednesday cited a report claiming the Trump administration halted the expansion of its military campaign against Iran, partly due to depletion of US Central Command interceptor and missile stocks. The paper asserts that the US is not pursuing diplomacy from a position of strength, but rather buying time to rebuild its military capabilities. It calls on the regime to reject what it terms the 'negotiation deception' and to continue applying military pressure, arguing that the US is currently in a position of weakness.
Kayhan has consistently opposed any diplomatic engagement with the US. As The Zioneer reported on July 27, the paper warned against a 'trap of Trump ceasefire' and called for breaching the naval blockade. This editorial line reflects the position of Iran's conservative camp, which views the US military posture as a bluff rather than a genuine threat.
The report adds to a series of hardline Iranian narratives that seek to frame the US as weakened and negotiating from a position of disadvantage. The Zioneer has previously reported on analyses assessing that Iran is intentionally stalling talks to preserve military capabilities, while the Trump administration is using graduated pressure to prepare for a decisive campaign. The current Kayhan report aligns with that assessment, though it remains unverified by independent US sources.
- DevelopingIranian daily Kayhan warns against 'trap' of Trump ceasefire, calls for breaching naval blockade
- DevelopingWashington Post: months of fighting Iran depleted US Patriot and THAAD interceptor stocks, official says
- DevelopingAnalysis: Iran plays for time, Trump prepares battlefield for a larger campaign
- DevelopingIranian Foreign Ministry: US strikes thwarted de-escalation efforts
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